Does the incremental shuttle walking test (ISWT) require maximal effort in healthy subjects of different ages?

C.G. Gonçalves, R. Mesquita, D. Hayashi, J.M. Felcar, F. Pitta, K.B.P. Fernandes, V.S. Probst (Londrina, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Outcomes and assessment methods in physiotherapy and rehabilitation
Session: Outcomes and assessment methods in physiotherapy and rehabilitation
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4382
Disease area: Airway diseases

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